When Abby Henry steps into her classroom in Taiwan next fall, she’ll continue a proud Millsaps tradition. She recently won a prestigious Fulbright award to teach English abroad, becoming the thirtieth Millsaps student to earn that honor. Her...
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Undergraduate Research Leads to Ph.D. Path
From a young age, recent Millsaps graduate Andrew Lott knew he wanted to become a mathematician. After graduating from high school in Jackson, Mississippi, Lott’s path took him to the University of...
Millsaps Today, Medical School Tomorrow
Much of Hannah Henderson’s college experience has been unconventional. The rising senior at Millsaps and Madison, Miss. native started college almost two years earlier than most students her age. She also...
Another Class Moves On During 129th Commencement Weekend
The Class of 2023 observed its completion of studies at Millsaps College with a weekend of services and celebrations. A baccalaureate service was held the evening of Friday, May 12 at Galloway United...
Stacey Gaines Joins Millsaps as Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Stacey Gaines will join Millsaps College as the new vice president of marketing and communications, effective June 1. Gaines brings a wealth of experience and familiarity with our state and region to...
Else School MBA program Ranked Among Best Graduate School Programs
The Else School of Management’s MBA program has been ranked among the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report. "We are thrilled that the Millsaps College MBA program is...
A Love for Literature, Learning and Millsaps
Seraiah Lodge’s love of reading and learning began early in life. Lodge, a junior at Millsaps College and Jackson, Miss. native, grew up among educators. “My mom and her sister are both first-grade teachers,”...
Awards Day Celebrates Excellence In and Out of the Classroom
The Awards Day program recognizes achievements by students and faculty in a broad range of categories, and celebrates excellence in and out of the classroom. The 2023 Awards Day program was held on Wednesday,...
The Rev. Dr. Ricky James Appointed as Dean of the Chapel and Director of Church Relations
The Rev. Dr. Ricky James has been appointed as the new dean of the chapel and director of church relations at Millsaps College. James will replace the Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton, who has served in the role since...
Making His Own Mark at Millsaps
Paul Thomas was already familiar with Millsaps College. Thomas’ parents and sisters attended the college, with his parents both pursuing careers in the medical field. So, naturally, the Hattiesburg, Miss....
Transferring Home to Millsaps
The experience of transferring to a new college can be an exciting but stressful journey. For Millsaps senior and Rayne, Louisiana native Austin Arceneaux, it was flawless. Arceneaux began his college career...
Built-in Best Friends at Millsaps
Vicksburg, Miss. natives and sisters Madalyn and Natalie Burke have more in common than family. Both are students at Millsaps College, and both wanted similar college experiences. Madalyn, a senior majoring...
Millsaps College to Honor Alumni Award Winners
Millsaps College will present its annual alumni awards on Saturday, April 22, 2023 as part of Spring Alumni Weekend. The Alumni Awards recognize graduates who have made significant contributions to society...
It All Adds Up at Millsaps
Chris Dean didn’t have to look far to find the right college. Dean, a sophomore at Millsaps and a Madison, Miss. native, considered colleges across the southeast, but he found his next step in life less than...
Fiser, Fender Named to Lead Else School of Management
Harvey L. Fiser, J.D. and Dr. Blakely Fender have been named dean and associate dean, respectively, of the Else School of Management at Millsaps College, beginning in July of 2023. “I could not be more...
“I’m going to Jackson.”
Worth Wilsey, a senior at Millsaps majoring in government and politics and pursuing a minor in peace and justice studies, had just had the first of many transformational experiences in Jackson, Mississippi....
Connections Make the Difference
Millsaps College senior Lidia Melaku first learned about Millsaps at a college fair in her hometown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After speaking with a visiting representative from the office of admission, Melaku...
Rolph, Galicki Stepping Up to Leadership Positions
Millsaps College has announced that Dr. Stephanie Rolph has agreed to serve as interim provost and Dr. Stan Galicki will serve as interim associate provost, beginning in the summer of 2023. Rolph and Galicki...
The Blending of a Calling and a Passion
Millsaps College was always the plan for Faith Gilmore. Gilmore, who graduated with her undergraduate degree in 2022 and is pursuing her Master of Accountancy at the Else School of Management, felt a sense of...
Finding Growth through Community
Landry Lemoine is often one of the first people prospective families meet when they visit Millsaps College. Lemoine, a senior from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, works in the Office of Admission as a...
Making the Case Outside the Classroom
The classroom is often the place where a student’s knowledge and mastery of material is tested and challenged. Recently, a group of Millsaps College students had the opportunity to showcase their research and...